Was Jesus’ crucified body wrapped in the Shroud of Turin? Newly found medieval text declares relic a “clear fake”
undefined 9, 2025
A newly found text by 14th-century theologian Nicole Oresme brands the Shroud of Turin a forgery, making it the earliest known rejection of its authenticity. Published in the Journal of Medieval History, the study shows Oresme accused clergy of fabricating relics for profit, citing the Lirey shroud as fraud. His critique predates the 1389 denunciation by Bishop d’Arcis. Scholars say this adds to radiocarbon and scientific evidence placing the cloth in the Middle Ages, reinforcing doubts about its origin.
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